Exodus 37:4
New International Version
Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

New Living Translation
Then he made poles from acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

English Standard Version
And he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold

Berean Standard Bible
Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

King James Bible
And he made staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

New King James Version
He made poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

New American Standard Bible
And he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

NASB 1995
He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

NASB 1977
And he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Amplified Bible
He made carrying poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Christian Standard Bible
He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

American Standard Version
And he made staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

Contemporary English Version
Then he made two poles of acacia wood, covered them with gold,

English Revised Version
And he made staves of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he made poles out of acacia wood and covered them with gold.

Good News Translation
He made carrying poles of acacia wood, covered them with gold,

International Standard Version
He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.

NET Bible
He made poles of acacia wood, overlaid them with gold,

New Heart English Bible
He made poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made staffs of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

World English Bible
He made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes poles of shittim wood, and overlays them with gold,

Young's Literal Translation
and he maketh staves of shittim wood, and overlayeth them with gold,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make poles of acacia wood, and he will spread them over with gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he made bars of setim wood, which he overlaid with gold,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, he made bars from setim wood, which he clothed with gold,

New American Bible
Poles of acacia wood were made and plated with gold;

New Revised Standard Version
He made poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made poles of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made poles of wood of the box tree and he plated them in gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made staves of acacia-wood, and overlaid them with gold.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Constructing the Ark
3And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. 4Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. 5He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:13-15
And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. / Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. / The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.

Numbers 4:6
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.

1 Kings 8:8
The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.

1 Chronicles 15:15
And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:9
The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

1 Samuel 6:7-8
Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. / Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending back to Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way,

2 Samuel 6:3
They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,

1 Chronicles 13:7
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

1 Chronicles 15:12-15
And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” / So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. ...

2 Chronicles 35:3
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.

Matthew 11:29-30
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Acts 7:44
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made staves of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

staves

Numbers 4:14,15
And they shall put upon it all the vessels thereof, wherewith they minister about it, even the censers, the fleshhooks, and the shovels, and the basons, all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread upon it a covering of badgers' skins, and put to the staves of it…

Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

with gold

1 Peter 1:7,18,19
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: …

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. The table of showbread with its vessels
17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments
25. The altar of incense
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He made poles
The phrase "He made poles" refers to Bezalel, the skilled craftsman appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The Hebrew word for "poles" is "badim," which signifies rods or staves used for carrying sacred objects. In the context of the Tabernacle, these poles were essential for the mobility of the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing the presence of God among His people. The making of these poles underscores the importance of obedience to God's detailed instructions, as well as the readiness to move at His command. It reflects the idea that God's presence is not confined to a single place but accompanies His people wherever they go.

of acacia wood
"Acacia wood" is mentioned frequently in the construction of the Tabernacle. The Hebrew term "shittim" refers to a durable and resistant wood, known for its ability to withstand decay and pests. Acacia wood's resilience symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. Historically, acacia trees were abundant in the Sinai region, making them a practical choice for the Israelites. Spiritually, the use of acacia wood in sacred objects points to the incorruptible and eternal nature of God's holiness and His plans for His people.

and overlaid them with gold
The act of overlaying the poles with gold signifies the sanctity and divine glory associated with the Tabernacle. Gold, a precious and pure metal, represents the majesty and holiness of God. In the Hebrew context, gold was often used in the construction of items dedicated to worship, emphasizing their sacred purpose. The overlaying of acacia wood with gold illustrates the transformation from the ordinary to the extraordinary, mirroring how God sanctifies and elevates the mundane aspects of life for His divine purposes. This act of overlaying also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Christ, who embodies both humanity and divinity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he made
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

poles
בַּדֵּ֖י (bad·dê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

of acacia
שִׁטִּ֑ים (šiṭ·ṭîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood)

wood
עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

and overlaid
וַיְצַ֥ף (way·ṣap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

them with gold.
זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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